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Patent GB-190404850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat Raising, Lowering, and Disengaging Gear.
Inventor: SOMERSCALES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 4850. Somerseales, F. Feb. 27. Boat supporting and securing gear. - The chocks a, a<1> are made to slide in opposite directions by means of a pivoted lever b, to which are jointed two rods c, d equidistant from its fulcrum. The rod c is connected directly to the chock a, while the rod d is carried in brackets e attached to the skid f, on which the chocks slide, and attached by straps g, g<1> to the chock a<1>. This rod also serves as a hinge on which to turn the chocks down as soon as they are forced apart to clear the boat. When in place under the boat, the chocks are locked by a catch l. The rod d may be used to secure and detach the boat gripes i by passing it through double eye-plates j, which receive the link attachment k ; the outside end of the rod is bent into the form of a hook, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190406844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hot Water-bottles Foot-warmers or the like
Inventor: WILKINS FRANK RICHARD
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6844. Wilkins, F. R. March 21. Stoppers.-Hot-water bottles, in which the filling- hole is placed at the side, are closed by washers and plates made to press down over the washers. The filling-nozzle b<1>, according to the form shown in Fig. 1, is made with bayonet-catch notches b<3> on the inside of the neck. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the neck is made with an internal ledge b<5>. The washer c, Fig. 5, is pressed against the sunken rim b<2> by the flanged plate c<1>. The screwed bolt d passing through the latter is provided at its lower end either with arms e, Fig. 7, or with a plain disc, according as the first or second form of neck is used. A washer may be provided, if desired. In a third modification, two or three external bent arms h<1>, h', Fig. 12, are attached to the screw bolt, and clip the outside ledge of the nozzle. The details of the screw bolt, plates, arms, and washers may be varied.
Patent GB-190407605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lead Pencils, Crayons and the like.
Inventor: HARDTMUETH FRANZ VON
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7605. Hardtm³th, F. von. March 30. Pencil and like holders; pencils and crayons.-The lead or core g is pulled out of the bore b of the wooden case c by a hook d of wood, fibrous material, ebonite, horn, or the like. The hook moves in a groove a in the case and is provided with an enlarged end part f, having an inclined surface by which the core may be wedged against the wall of the case and held in position.
Patent GB-190409726-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Device or Appliance for Advertising
Inventor: GILLIES DANIEL
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1905-04-28
Abstract: 9726. Gillies, D. April 28. Advertising. - Relates to a bobbin or reel holder suitable for advertising purposes. The holder consists of a rod fixed in a circular base and provided at the top with an edge A for cutting the threads and two knobs B to protect the person using the cutter. The base may bear advertisements.
Patent GB-190411405-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Electric Switch for the Intermittent Lighting of Electric Lamps, or Groups of Lamps.
Inventor: POUNSFORD CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 11,405. Pounsford, C. T., and Love, F. T. May 18. Advertising. -Relates to a switch for intermittently lighting electric lamps for shop windows, advertising-signs, and the like. Flat semicircular strips of metal B, Fig. 1, supported by blocks of ebonite or other insulating- material upon a finely-cut worm-wheel A which is driven by means of a worm shaft K and an electric or spring motor, alternately make and break contact with a series of metal brush pieces C<1>, C' which are mounted upon adjustable arms I carried by pillars F and are kept inclined by spiral springs H, the distance of swing being controlled by a catchpin at the end of each arm. The pillars F are arranged around the periphery of the wheel, and are in electrical connection with the groups of lamps, as shown in Fig. 2, the first pillar communicating with one side of the supply. As the wheel is rotated, the lamps are successively brought into the circuit until the first contact-piece C<1> springs off the travelling piece B, when all the lamps are simultaneously extinguished.
Patent GB-190413274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Trolleys of Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LITTLE CHARLES WILLIAM GODSON
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,274. Little, C. W. G. June 11. Collectors.-From the outer end of the trolley arm, a spring-supported mass is suspended, so that, if the trolley arm makes a sudden upward movement, as when it leaves the trolley wire, relative motion is set up between the mass and its support, thus causing a locking- action. The trolley rope 1 passes through a hole in a cap 2 which closes the upper end of a vertical tube 3 secured to the vehicle. The rope passes under a pulley 4, and is fixed to the side of the tube. The frame 5 in which the pulley is mounted carries a vertical pin 6, on which slides a cross-piece 7 supported by the spring 8. The cross-piece is pivotally connected to two arms 12, carrying cheeks 13 on their outer faces. The stress on the spring 8 is adjusted by the nut 9. To the lower end of the vertical pin is screwed a conical piece 10, held in. position by the nut 11. If the rope is jerked suddenly, the conical piece 10 wedges the arms 12 against the tube and prevents further movement.
Patent GB-190417038-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Preparing Metallic Mixtures chiefly designed for Use as Type Metal, Bearings and other uses
Inventor: MEADOWS CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,038. Meadows, C. A. Aug. 3. Type.-Alloys, and metals for making alloys, are prepared in the form of small pieces or bits, so that they can be melted more easily and in any desired proportion, while the resulting alloy is more homogeneous. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the metals or alloys are melted and stirred in the pot A, from which they are run through a receptacle G, having a perforated bottom, on to an endless travelling belt H. In a modification, the metals are melted in separate pots aud are then run into the receptacle G. On the belt H, the alloys solidify in strips, which are then cut up by revolving knives &c. I, and the pieces fall into an inclined circular sieve or barrel K. Scale and dirt are thus removed, and the cleaned pieces are carried by a belt L to a tumbling barrel Q for mixing purposes prior to use.
Patent GB-190422306-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trap for Rats, Mice, and other Vermin.
Inventor: COCKS HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 22,306. Cooks, H. W. Oct. 17. Traps for rats, mice, &c. are formed of a circular or polygonal case a, divided into chambers by radial partitions a<1>, into each of which chambers a box b fits loosely. Each box b is open in front, and is fitted at the back with bars b<1>, so that the animal may view the bait in the central space e. Each box b rests on a strip of wood d, and in the set position is tilted forwards as shown on the lefthand side of Fig. 1, the upper edge of the box supporting a sliding door by the knob c'. When the animal presses upon the back of the box, it tilts the box backwards, thereby releasing the sliding door c. A cover a<3>, which is hinged to allow of the removal of the boxes b, may be provided.
Patent GB-190422877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Rim Brakes.
Inventor: BRAMPTON ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,877. Brampton, A. Oct. 24. Brakes; clips.-In a clip for rim brakes, a portion c<1> shaped to fit the forks carries a barrel c<2> which is bored out to leave a collar c<3> forming an abutment for the relief spring c<4>, a nut c<5> upon the terminal rod b<1> of the yoke providing the other abutment and being adapted to telescope within the barrel. The front portion of the clip is so formed that, when screws S are put into place, the end c<7> abuts against, and somewhat supports, the barrel.
Patent GB-190422932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quick Traverse Machines for Winding Yarn.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 22,932. Hall, R., Hall, J. H., and Hall, O. S. Oct. 25. Winding-machines.-In quicktraverse machines, the traverse is automatically reduced as the winding proceeds, so as to build up bobbins or cheeses with taper ends. To each bobbin holder d is pivoted a rod g connected to a block capable of sliding on a vertical guide-bar. The block carries a fulcrum pin k for a lever l which is slotted at each end to receive bowls m, p respectively. The bowl m is carried by a bracket n from a sliding rod o actuated by the usual traverse cam or equivalent, and the bowl p is fixed to a quick-traverse guide-rod e carrying the yarn guide f. As the winding proceeds, the holder rises and alters the position of the fulcrum k with regard to the bowls, thereby reducing the traverse.
Patent GB-190424605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wattmeters.
Inventor: SUMPNER WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 24,605. Sumpner, W. E. Nov. 14. Electromagnets for alternating-current measuring-instruments of a special type. As shown in Fig. 1, the laminated iron core is excited by tne pressure coil C wound on the central member A, with branches A' jointed to an end piece by a butt joint to allow of the insertion of the moving coil D. In a modified form, additional coils are wound on the branches A<1>, and the coil D is given a greater range of movement by forming an enlargement at the end of the middle stem as shown in Fig. 8. In the latter form, the reluctance of the magnetic circuit is lessened by the addition of polar extensions A<6>. This form may be modified by the omission of one of the pre sure coils and the corresponding parts of the core, a non-magnetic clamping-piece beirg added to prevent distortion. In another modification, a double air gap is provided for a centrally-pivoted coil.
Patent GB-190425390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pavements for Roads and other uses.
Inventor: NASH FREDERIC JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,390. Nash, F. J. Nov. 22. Stone-block paving.-A pavement for roads &c. consists of a foundation layer of sand-lime blocks a, preferably formed with vertical perforations and cemented together, on which is spread a layer of sand b supporting a surface layer of devitrified or non- vitreous or sandlime bricks. Additional layers may be introduced. The blocks of the upper layer are arranged to break joint with themselves and with those of the lower layer.
Patent GB-190425604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Mechanism for the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 25,604. Dring, J., and Bourne, C. F. Nov. 24. Wire couplings.-Relates to couplings for flexible mechanisms, such as that described in Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. One outer incompressible member c abuts against an externally-screwed sleeve i, while the other g fits into a second sleeve j, which has a slot k to take the inner inextensible member f. A piece o secured to the end of the member f is held in the end of a link l, in the other end of which fits a projection q, which has a semicircular lug r, and is secured to the other inextensible member b. A rectangular piece s secured to the member b fits a slot in the sleeve i. A screwed sleeve u covers the coupling.
Patent GB-190427899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: BROWN ALEXANDER TIMOTHY
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 27,899. Brown, A. T. Dec. 20. Type - writers.- Relates to the typeaction of frontstrike type-writers, and to a shift mechanism for upper and lower case writing. The base A is provided with standards 1 which support the top - plate 2, to which is attached a shield 3 which protects the bearings of the type-bars from scrapings from the paper on the platen P, &c. The type-bars 21 are pivoted on a curved rod 4 having circumferential grooves 5 to form ball races. The rod 4 is carried by arms 6 pivoted to the framework and also to uprights 9, the lower ends of which are connected to arms 10 pivoted to the frame. The arms 6,10 are of equal length, and enable the rod 4 to move vertically. A bell-crank lever 11, mounted on a pivot 12, is connected by a link 13 with one of the uprights 9. A bellcrank lever 14 is pivoted to the lever 11 and has a pin 16 passing through a curved slot 17 in the lever 11. A hand-lever 18 is pivoted to the lever 11 and has a slot which engages the pin 16. A spring 20 is connected at one end to the frame by means of a screw and nut 20<b>, and at the other end to the lever 14. By moving the lever 11, the rod 4 is brought into the upper or lower case position. The hub of each type-bar is in two parts, which are joined by screws 25, and the inner faces of the parts are provided with V-shaped grooves. In these grooves fit two rings 26, Fig. 8, the inner and outer faces of which are conoidal and which form raceways for balls 27 lying in the grooves 5 of the rod 4. The ends of the type-bars rest normally in a basket 28. The type-bars are operated by rockshafts 29 having arms which are connected by links 31 with bell-crank levers 30 connected by curved links 32 with the type-bars. The shafts 29 are rotated by keys 33 which are kept in their upper positions by springs 34. The levers 30 are pivoted in hangers 35 attached to a curved segment 36. The links 32 are connected with the type-bars by means of rivets passing through ears 37, or the type-bars may have arms 38, Fig. 8, which are embraced by spring arms 39 on the link 32, to one of which arms is fixed a rivet 40. The levers 30 may have arms 41 to which are attached restoring- springs 42. One or both arms 10 of the shifting- mechanism may have an arm, the motion of which is limited by adjustable stops 44 which determine the upper and lower case positions. The shiftmechanism may be operated against the force of the spring 20 by a key 45, upon the release of which the mechanism returns to its former position. The key 45 operates a rock-shaft 46 which is connected by a link with the lever 18 at the point 48.
Patent GB-190429456-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, and Means for, Moulding and Wrapping-up Butter or other Fatty Substances.
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,456. Soc. Colas-Pillon & Co. July 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Parcelling butter &c. ; wrappers.-In moulding butter and other fatty substances into a form suitable for sale, the butter is prevented from adhering to the mould of the moulding-machine by the insertion into the mould, prior to the introduction of the butter, of lining which serves as a protecting-wrapper for the moulded butter. The wrapper is made from a plain sheet of paper or other material, the edges of which are slit into strips i which are preferably stuck together except at two diametrically opposite parts. This arrangement allows the wrapper to be folded flat.
Patent GB-190500855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Engines, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: BOOCOCK HAROLD BATESON
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 855. Boocock, H. B., and Boocock, E.H. Jan. 16. Pistons; pistonrods; cross-heads &c.-Means is described for rotating the piston and piston-rod to equalize the wear in steam-engines, gas, oil, and water-pressure engines, pumps, and the like. The connecting-rod reciprocates a link U, which,by means of ratchet gear, rotates a worm M supported by the crosshead and gearing with a worm-wheel G which is mounted on the pistonrod, and connected therewith by a cotter, or, in the case of large engines, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Here the worm G is secured to the rod by a toothed or. serrated clutch Y held in position by bolts 1. These allow of adjustment.
Patent GB-190502599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire Lighters
Inventor: GOULD GEORGE PERCIVAL
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 2599. Gould, G. P., and Gould, J. Feb. 9. Wood fuel.- block of wood has saw-cuts b made nearly through it from one end, and then one or more cuts c made transversely from the other end, as shown. It is preferably dipped in resinous or inflammable material.
Patent GB-190505437-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bundling Press
Inventor: NELSON IAN THEODORE
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 5437. Nelson, I. T., and Murray, J. March 15. Baling - presses. - The gearing of a bundling- press is arranged so that the ram has a quick advance succeeded by a slower and more powerful movement. The rapid movement is effected by a rack d, Fig. 2, and a pinion e on a sleeve f, turned directly by a hand-wheel g. For the slow movement, the inner shaft i is rotated by hand or power, and a pinion.j, normally loose, is locked to the framing by a clamp l, Fig. 4, the shaft f being driven through a pinion n and epicyclic gearing p mounted on loose spindles q carrying pinions c meshing with the pinionj. The spindles q are carried by the casing h fixed to the shaft i.
Patent GB-190515195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: WEBB HARTWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 15,195. Webb, H. W. July 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Roots'-blower type.-The Figure shows in section an apparatus for forcing fluid through a meter, for use in a speedindicator. Two rotary pistons 4, 5 gear together, one 4 of them having a chain-driven sprocketwheel on its spindle. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2428, A.D. 1879, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], No. 4520, A.D. 1892, No. 9161, A.D. 1899, and No. 24,370, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.].]
Patent GB-190525884-A (GB)
Title: Box for Holding Reels of Thread.
Inventor: MAHRET VALENTIN
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 25,884. Mahret, V. Dec. 12. Bobbin, spool, and reel holders and cases.-A box for holding reels of thread is shown in end-section in Fig. 2. In the base of the box b are set a series of vertical spindles d, upon each of which is mounted a bobbin g. A series of slits h are cut in the front of the box extending to half its depth, where the slits are terminated by an horizontal guide-bar k. Below each slit h is set a guide-eye m. The guidebar k is rounded so as to minimize chafing of the thread in passing over it.
Patent GB-190603642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife and like Blades
Inventor: THUILLIER GEORGES
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 3642. Thuillier, G. June 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Razors.-The blades of razors &c. are made from sheet steel and have ribs formed in them by stamping to ensure rigidity. Fig. 7 shows a razor blade provided with longitudinal ribs. Both longitudinal and transverse ribs may be formed in the blade as shown in Fig. 9. The projections of the ribs are enclosed within the concave bends which form the usual curvilinear angle adopted for a blade of triangular section as shown by the section in Fig. 7. The shank of the blade is grooved and is fixed in a suitable handle, Fig. 8, after the manner of a pen.
Patent GB-190604653-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Electro-magnetic Door-opening Apparatus.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 4653. Smith, G., and Bausche, F. Feb. 26. Door-opening apparatus.-Relates to an electromagnetic apparatus for unlocking and then opening a door. The bar 9 is connected at one end to the framework by the chain 7, Figs. 1 and 3, and is subject to the action of springs 25, 28, which are of unequal strength. A lever 30, pivoted at 29 to the casing 1 secured to the door, passes between the loose collars 24, 26 of the springs, and its end 31 is attached by means of the chain 4 to the handle of the lock. Fig. 3 shows the device when the door is closed, the spring 25 being then under compression. On completion of the electric circuit by means of the switch 20, the cores 38 of the electro magnet 16 attract the lever 36 and release the lever 35 from the catch 39 and the lever 30 from the catch 35. Under the action of the spring 25, the lever 30 is urged to one side, withdrawing the bolt and compressing the spring 28, which, acting on the sliding bar 9, opens the door, the detent mechanism being again brought into engagement. As the door is closed, the bar 9 is moved to compress the spring 25. The device may be used for a group of doors.
Patent GB-190609535-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoking Pipe
Inventor: STAINES FRANK
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 9535. Staines, F. April 23. Tobacco pipes. - To obviate clogging of the tobacco and to cool the bowl, one or more transverse tubes 1 open to the air extend across the base of the bowl as shown. The tube may be plain and straight; it may terminate at one end in a crosstube 7, 8, as shown in Fig. 3 ; or it may be bent round the stem after leaving the bowl of the pipe, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190610932-A (GB)
Title: Clothes Rack for Drying Linen
Inventor: METZ MAX
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 10,932. Metz, M. May 10. Clothes racks.- The rods E for supporting the articles are hinged to a cross-head C, capable of sliding on guide-rods B, and are farther supported by arms D. When the cross-head C is raised into the operative position, it may be secured by set - screws C<1>. The base - plate A of the frame may be clamped to the edge of a table, additional support being afforded by a chain F<1> adjustably attached to a clamp F to be fixed to the opposite edge of the table. The rods E may be strengthened by metal strips embedded longitudinally in them.